Heather Knox-Sloan
Summary
High-energy Artist/Designer adept at developing visions that meet and exceed expectations. Offering years of innovative hands-on experience in creative spaces. Committed to leveraging artistic visionary projects to create current design trends and contemporary presentations.
Successful at building goals for elaborate planning with extensive knowledge of modern design software.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Consultant
Azure Apartment Homes
Petaluma, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered informative property tours to prospective residents, highlighting unique amenities.
- Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
- Facilitated move-ins for new residents by preparing lease agreements and completion of move-in paperwork.
- Coordinated closely with maintenance staff to ensure apartment units were prepared for new occupants in a timely manner.
- Maintained high occupancy rates through effective prospects applications and follow ups for leasing completion.
- Conducted thorough market research to stay informed of current trends and competitor offerings.
- Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings timely and efficiently.
- Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with tenants.
Leasing Agent, Assistant Property Manager
Trinity Management Services
San Francisco, CA
- Maintained a high level of organization within the leasing office, contributing to a professional environment.
- Regularly updated vacancy listings across multiple advertising channels for optimal visibility among potential renters.
- Supported property manager with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and scheduling appointments.
- Conducted property tours for prospective tenants, showcasing features and benefits of each unit.
- Collaborated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of tenant requests and work orders.
- Managed rental payments, ensuring accurate records for financial reporting purposes.
- Developed strong relationships with tenants through proactive communication and excellent customer service skills.
- Streamlined the application process for prospective tenants, resulting in quicker lease signings.
Custom Interior Decorator
Bassett Furniture
Dublin, CA
- Completed accessory purchases to coordinate with furniture purchases and enhance rooms.
- Planned, designed and furnished residential properties to create aesthetically unique living spaces.
- Provided information about available color palettes/fabrics and helped choose selections that reflected client personality and goals.
- Worked with clients to discuss project scope and desires for spaces.
- Gave clients Vision Board presentation about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
- Gathered and organized furniture and accessories for staging projects.
- Performed minor room adjustments to freshen up environments.
Wardrobe Stylist Assistant
Dress for Success San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
- Greeted each client with orientation to define styling direction, determine fashion needs, and overview of requirements.
- Reviewed style guides and creative decks to determine goals.
- Helped brand awareness by assisting in merchandising and handling display setups.
- Worked fashion show productions and assisted in choosing models attire.
- Provided assistance communicating, typing correspondence or obtaining information and confirming appointments.
- Documented key information from each service visit into detailed reports.
- Submitted reports to and reviewed reports with supervisor.
Costume Shop Assistant
Sonoma State University Theatre Arts
Rohnert Park, CA
- Operated domestic and industrial sewing machines, steam irons and cutting tools to create costumes for theatre productions.
- Collaborated with artistic staff to design costumes, supporting culture and themes of production.
- Assisted with costume fittings, cutting, pattern making, stitching and alterations with design techniques.
- Helped performers into costumes and assisted with costume changes.
- Cleaned costumes and performed minor repairs after shows.
- Checked costume fits on performers to determine need for alterations.
- Employed on-trend shoes, jewelry, headwear and other accessories to complement designer outfits.
Professional Makeup Artist
Helena Rubinstein Gallery & Spa by L'Oreal, INC
New York, NY
- Suggested personalized skin care routines for clients, keeping skin type and skin conditions in mind.
- Handled appointment booking, canceling and rescheduling.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
- Offered complementary makeup consultations to individuals to promote key product lines.
- Researched makeup trends to learn about new products and techniques.
- Employed artistry and technique expertise by working directly with clients representing products.
- Sold products and services to maintain weekly sales goals.
- Maintained counter hygiene standards with sanitized display units, tools and testers.
- Created brand awareness through sharing and demonstration of product knowledge.
- Maintained inventory levels by stocking, rotating and replenishing units.
Art Teacher, K-12
Learning through an Expanded Arts Program LEAP
New York, NY
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Organized and coordinated artistic projects with Teachers to highlight the present topics of the week to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
Fashion Colorist
Sara Mique
New York, NY
- Performed various coloring dye techniques, creating trendy, dimensional colors and Fashion forward looks.
- Communicated with designer to interpret desired color and look, demonstrating effective mixing and measuring techniques for accurate application.
- Documented color formula, service notes and product information into designers records.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
- Updated designers catalog showcasing sketches, colors, and design options to meet presentation standards for clients.
Art Supplies Sales
Pearl Paint
New York, NY
- Worked with manager to discuss project displays and implementation in store spaces.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Museum Curator Volunteer
Museum Of Modern Art
Santa Rosa, CA
- Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections and related materials.
- Performed basic cleaning and conservation of all exhibited Artworks.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish installation and deinstallation of exhibition collections.
Education
Sequoia University
Online TrainingInternational Baccalaureate - Fine Arts
The International School of Brussels
Boitsfort, BelgiumBachelor of Arts - Painting
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NYAssociate of Arts - Interior Design
Becker College
Worcester, MAAssociate of Arts - Fine Arts
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RISkills
- Interior Architectural Detailing
- Color and Material Application
- Proficient With Furniture Systems
- Graphic Presentations
- Adobe InDesign
- Design Presentation
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Design Rendering
- Critical Thinking
- Artwork Selection
- New Materials Research
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Design Planning
- Space Planning
- Paste-ups and Drawings
- Color Scheme Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Color Theory Proficiency
- Lighting Spaces
- Color Palette Expertise
- Fair Housing Laws
- Customer Service
- Fair housing policies
- Lease Agreements
- Property Inspections
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Telephone and email etiquette
- File Management
- Administrative Support
- Leasing Terms and Specifications
- Property tours and inspections
Timeline
Leasing Consultant
Azure Apartment Homes
11.2023 - Current
Leasing Agent, Assistant Property Manager
Trinity Management Services
Custom Interior Decorator
Bassett Furniture
Wardrobe Stylist Assistant
Dress for Success San Francisco
Costume Shop Assistant
Sonoma State University Theatre Arts
Professional Makeup Artist
Helena Rubinstein Gallery & Spa by L'Oreal, INC
Art Teacher, K-12
Learning through an Expanded Arts Program LEAP
Fashion Colorist
Sara Mique
Art Supplies Sales
Pearl Paint
Museum Curator Volunteer
Museum Of Modern Art
Sequoia University
International Baccalaureate - Fine Arts
The International School of Brussels
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
Pratt Institute
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Becker College
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Community College of Rhode Island